Kind comments from satisfied clients "Got the final plan today and could not be more pleased. I think given the space we had to work with, we got every inch of it." -- design client           "Thank you for all of your work during this planning process ... I think you did a great job as a consultant. You helped me to achieve a new plan that I am very excited about, and will hopefully keep me happily engrossed for years to come."   -- design consulting client "Your development of an Operations Conceptual Design for our model railroad has far exceeded our expectations. You have provided us the insight into our ultimate goal of a successful first ops session, on opening night, without having to go through the all too often 'trial and error' [process of] rebuilding the actual layout." -- ops planning clients           "Holy Cow! Did you ever feel like you've been staring at something for weeks … feeling 'stuck'? Well, now I feel unstuck. You obviously know that I want operations but you also picked up how I like 'scenes'. It is a much, much better design. My thanks to you!!" -- design client "We had out first 'op session' last night and the modules worked great. Everyone had a good time and I'm so inspired I'm starting on scenery this morning." -- design client           "Your comments were extremely helpful ... I'm finding this really enjoyable and think the end result will be a much improved layout ..."   -- design and ops consulting client "Your article and the clinic presentation, which I also printed out and put into binding, have allowed the members to become educated without being embarrassed about things they don't get. The documents have been a big help in getting the operations message across." -- model railroad club           "Thanks for a great job! I never thought you'd find a way to fit so much operating into such a tiny space. Now that I am building it, I see a lot of fine points I didn't notice from the plan." -- design client

Examples     Client Clay Smith's proto-freelanced L&N layout is unconventional, but packs a lot into the available space. Click the image above to learn more.       Working with Rick Fortin, I have developed detailed operating plans and documentation for his large layout. Click the image for more information.       Click the image for a gallery of track designs